Kaʻaʻawa, Hawaii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kaʻaʻawa
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View from Crouching Lion near Kahana Valley
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Location in Honolulu County and the state of Hawaiʻi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaiʻi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.32 sq mi (3.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,421 |
| • Density | 1,782.94/sq mi (688.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP code |
96730
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-19550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0359551 |
Kaʻaʻawa is a small town in Hawaiʻi, United States. It is located on the island of Oʻahu in Honolulu County. This community is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In the Hawaiian language, kaʻaʻawa means "the wrasse (fish)". The name is pronounced with each 'a' sound kept separate. This is shown by the two ʻokinas in its spelling.
Kaʻaʻawa is found north of Kāneʻohe Bay. The Pacific Ocean shore here has a wide fringing reef. There are also narrow, inviting beaches like Kanenelu Beach. The main highway, Kamehameha Highway, runs along the coast. Houses and buildings are mostly found in this coastal area.
A long valley stretches inland from Kaʻaʻawa. This valley is part of Kualoa Ranch. It is used for fun tourist activities. It is also a popular spot for filming movies and TV shows. Famous productions filmed here include George of the Jungle, Jurassic Park, and Lost. The local postal code for Kaʻaʻawa is 96730.
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Where is Kaʻaʻawa?
Kaʻaʻawa is located at 21°33′25″N 157°51′19″W. It is north of Kualoa. It is also directly southeast of Kahana Bay. The next town after Kahana is Punaluʻu.
The total area of Kaʻaʻawa is about 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 2.1 square kilometers (0.8 square miles). The rest, about 1.4 square kilometers (0.5 square miles), is water. This means about 40% of the total area is water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 1,421 | — | |
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In 2020, about 1,421 people lived in Kaʻaʻawa. In 2000, there were 1,324 people. These people lived in 469 households. Many families, 323 of them, also lived there.
The people living in Kaʻaʻawa come from many different backgrounds. Some are White, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Many people are also from two or more racial groups. A small number of people are Hispanic or Latino.
About 31% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households, about 52.5%, were married couples. The average household had about 2.82 people. The average family had about 3.36 people.
The age groups in Kaʻaʻawa are spread out. About 26.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 28.9% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 11% were 65 years or older. The average age was 38 years.
Schools in Kaʻaʻawa
The Hawaii Department of Education manages the public schools in Hawaii. Kaaawa Elementary School is located right in the Kaʻaʻawa community.
Famous People From Kaʻaʻawa
- Brenton Awa (born 1986 or 1987) – A member of the Hawaii Senate, which is part of the state's government.
- Keke Lindgard (born 1994) – A well-known fashion model.
